Tactical Flight Officer Requirements

40.03 General Qualification Requirements

Education.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Experience.
Must have successfully completed the DPS All-Service Recruit School and be
currently employed as a DPS commissioned officer who has advanced to
the rank of Trooper I and is not on probation. The applicant must have a
minimum of one year of continuous service immediately prior to the date
of the transfer request to the TFO position.

Law Enforcement Certificate.
Must possess a Basic Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Physical.
Must possess a current FAA medical certificate to apply for the
position. Once selected for the position of Tactical Flight Officer,
must maintain a current third-class FAA medical certificate.

Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to
traffic and criminal law enforcement.

Knowledge of Department and Aircraft Section policies and procedures.

Knowledge of aircraft safety.

Ability to react calmly and to display leadership in emergency situations; to
evaluate and make sound decisions regarding flight conditions; and to work effectively
and efficiently with co-pilot, other departmental personnel, other law enforcement
and governmental agencies' personnel, and the general public.